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Please explain why is acitrom prescribed for me when i am suffering from a heart diseasecalled mitral r for the last 20 years?
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?: Acitrom is an anticoagulant available in india - not in the usa. Are you sure you're really in louisville, ky? By mitral r - do you mean mitral regurgitation? If so, mr can lead to atrial fibrillation which is an indication for anticoagulation, but, if you have severe mr, the preferred treatment is mitral valve repair since, over time, severe mr will ruin your heart unless fixed.
Answered 5/22/2018
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